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The regime that shows plaque bacteria no mercy References: 1. Barnett ML. JADA 2006; 137: 16S-21S. 2. Data on file, FCLGBP0023+28, McNeil PPC. 3. Fine DH, et al. J Clin Periodontol 2005; 32: 335-40. 4. Sharma N, et al. JADA 2004; 135: 496-504. UK/LI/12-0079b Adding LisTerine® Total Care to your patients’ daily prevention routine finishes the job started by mechanical cleaning Communicating the value of a three-step daily prevention process – brush, floss and rinse – to patients in an effective manner will help to keep the message resonating between appointments, improving their commitment to better oral health. Following mechanical cleaning with a mouthwash that will lower the bacterial burden in the mouth is an extremely important part of achieving the ultimate in oral care at home, and something that patients need to understand is their responsibility. You can help patients do this by promoting a partnership approach that clearly and concisely presents the benefits of combining daily prevention with regular hygiene appointments. Brushing and flossing/interdental cleaning are pivotal to oral hygiene. They displace and dislodge plaque bacteria that can cause gingivitis and periodontal disease from the tooth surface. But bacteria from other areas of the mouth can recolonize on teeth quickly.1 Using LisTerine® after mechanical cleaning destroys bacteria effectively, killing up to 97% of them in vivo.2 This lowers the bacterial burden in the mouth and in plaque that reforms.3 And when used for six months, LisTerine® can reduce plaque levels by up to 52% more than brushing and flossing alone.4 Finish the job. Finish off with Listerine. The LisTerine® Total Care range The LisTerine® Total Care range ensures that there is an effective adjunct to help reduce plaque bacteria and manage biofilm in every patient. Plaque biofilm is the main cause of gum disease, andplaqueformationbeginsimmediatelyafterbrushing.LisTerine® has broad antibacterial effects against a wide range of species of germs, killing them by destroying their cell walls and inhibiting their ability to multiply. in addition to containing the LisTerine® four essential oils – menthol, thymol, methyl salicylate and eucalyptol – which have antibacterial properties and kill plaque bacteria, LisTerine® Total Care products offer various levels of fluoride and other benefits to suit patients’ needs. For more information about the LisTerine® Total Care range of mouthwashes, or for free samples† , please contact Johnson & Johnson Ltd on 0800 328 0750. † As long as stocks last. Free samples can only be sent to dental practice addresses (no home addresses). The essenTial oils in lisTerine® desTroy The bacTeria cell wall. recommend LisTerine® as the final step in your patient’s daily regime, to finish the job started by mechanical cleaning ListeRine® total Care ListeRine® total Care sensitive ListeRine® total Care enamel Guard ListeRine® total Care Zero Essential Oils & 100 ppm fluoride Essential Oils & 100 ppm fluoride Essential Oils & 225 ppm fluoride Essential Oils & 220 ppm fluoride A multi-benefit mouthwash with fluoride plus zinc chloride to reduce calculus Contains potassium nitrate to protect against dental hypersensitivity Contains a high level of fluoride to protect against caries and enamel wear A multi-benefit, zero-alcohol mouthwash with a less intense taste plus high fluoride and zinc chloride D I S P L A C E D E S T R O Y D I S L O D G E Advertiser retains sole responsibility for content in this feature ADVerTOriAL